Name: Smart container predictions: Drewry report Q4 2019
Uploaded: Dec 10, 2019, 8:18 AM EST
Description: Drewry's Martin Dixon discussed this year's research into use of smart devices within the maritime container equipment fleet. Dixon summarizes findings on uptake percentages compared by mode and commodity and predictions for growth by 2023. 2019 JOC Container Trade Europe Conference, Hamburg, Germany

Drewry's Martin Dixon discussed this year's research into use of smart devices within the maritime container equipment fleet. Dixon summarizes findings on uptake percentages compared by mode and commodity and predictions for growth by 2023. 2019 JOC Container Trade Europe Conference, Hamburg, Germany

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The tariff framework agreement between Washington and Hanoi, while still short on details, is expected to support Vietnam’s strong air cargo volume growth this year.</p></div>

The tariff framework agreement between Washington and Hanoi, while still short on details, is expected to support Vietnam’s strong air cargo volume growth this year.

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Tariff deal with US lifts high-flying Vietnamese air cargo demand

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The long-term effects of US tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption have disrupted established air cargo flows and is clouding the industry outlook for the year.</p></div>

The long-term effects of US tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption have disrupted established air cargo flows and is clouding the industry outlook for the year.

Trans-Pacific air cargo market flying into turbulent second half

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>From his hometown hub of Memphis, Fred Smith built FedEx from a $4 million inheritance to an $88 billion behemoth.  </p></div>

From his hometown hub of Memphis, Fred Smith built FedEx from a $4 million inheritance to an $88 billion behemoth.

Fred Smith, FedEx founder and visionary, dead at 80

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.</p></div>

The loss of An-124 heavy-lift air capacity will force a modal shift to ocean or a reduction in cargo sizes to fit into smaller craft, experts say.

Market seeks to navigate medium-term cuts to heavy-lift air cargo capacity

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China. </p></div>

But a rise in demand for general cargo will not be enough to offset the sharp decline in e-commerce shipments that followed the US clampdown in May on low-value imports from China.

Signs of air cargo recovery on the trans-Pacific as freighter aircraft return

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The National Association of Waterfront Employers has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking for continued support of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program.</p></div>

The National Association of Waterfront Employers has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking for continued support of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program.

Ports fear emissions grants under threat amid EPA budget slashing

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A strong midterm global outlook for wind farm development could be dampened by a lack of forward ship capacity to service the buildouts.</p></div>

A strong midterm global outlook for wind farm development could be dampened by a lack of forward ship capacity to service the buildouts.

Tightening vessel supply threatens to delay offshore wind projects

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container volumes handled by North Europe’s busiest port continue to grow, alongside the now critical need for more landside capacity. </p></div>

Container volumes handled by North Europe’s busiest port continue to grow, alongside the now critical need for more landside capacity.

Strong H1 volumes, space crunch keep Antwerp terminals under pressure

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The infrastructure fund that owns the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal is not looking to divest as it seeks to extend the term of its lease, according to people familiar with the talks.</p></div>

The infrastructure fund that owns the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal is not looking to divest as it seeks to extend the term of its lease, according to people familiar with the talks.

Macquarie looks to keep hold on NY-NJ terminal amid lease talks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The investigation centers on terminal service agreements that may have required container lines to commit to route a share of their cargo through Port Houston.  </p></div>

The investigation centers on terminal service agreements that may have required container lines to commit to route a share of their cargo through Port Houston.

FMC probing service agreements between Port Houston, ocean carriers

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>But the longer voyages are also seeing container shipping companies cutting the average fuel intensity per TEU mile and ensuring vessels are sailing full. </p></div>

But the longer voyages are also seeing container shipping companies cutting the average fuel intensity per TEU mile and ensuring vessels are sailing full.

Africa diversions drive sharp rise in ocean carrier emissions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Adoption of digital bills of lading has been stronger in Asia, but US traction is necessary to help container lines meet a 2030 commitment to fully move to electronic documents.</p></div>

Adoption of digital bills of lading has been stronger in Asia, but US traction is necessary to help container lines meet a 2030 commitment to fully move to electronic documents.

US Bank eBL trial for US exporter notches another step toward 2030 goal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The uncertainty centers on what the White House considers transshipment and how US Customs and Border Protection officials would regulate goods moving from China to the US via Vietnam.</p></div>

The uncertainty centers on what the White House considers transshipment and how US Customs and Border Protection officials would regulate goods moving from China to the US via Vietnam.

Trump’s Vietnam ‘transshipment’ tariff puzzles US trade community

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The surcharges, which took effect Sunday, apply to select customers who exceed their peak-season allotment of containers out of the region. </p></div>

The surcharges, which took effect Sunday, apply to select customers who exceed their peak-season allotment of containers out of the region.

J.B. Hunt hits some shippers with big surcharges in Southern California

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The journey time, about two to three days better than typical industry metrics, comes despite congestion in other parts of partner CPKC’s network.</p></div>

The journey time, about two to three days better than typical industry metrics, comes despite congestion in other parts of partner CPKC’s network.

Schneider says MMX service delivering four-day Mexico-Chicago transit time

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Still, analyst Larry Gross suspects that the early strength seen in the first half of the year is substantially composed of volume that has been “borrowed” from a peak season that will be “late and tepid” as a result.</p></div>

Still, analyst Larry Gross suspects that the early strength seen in the first half of the year is substantially composed of volume that has been “borrowed” from a peak season that will be “late and tepid” as a result.

North American intermodal notches solid first half despite trade turmoil

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The routing impasse between the railroads threatens supply chain disruptions for ocean carrier CMA CGM, which has cargo booked on the service that is due to begin later this week.</p></div>

The routing impasse between the railroads threatens supply chain disruptions for ocean carrier CMA CGM, which has cargo booked on the service that is due to begin later this week.

BNSF-UP dispute threatens Oakland-SLC service, triggers STB petition

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Loup Logistics provides direct access to nearly 80,000 rail-owned containers across North America, significantly expanding UP’s transloading options.</p></div>

Loup Logistics provides direct access to nearly 80,000 rail-owned containers across North America, significantly expanding UP’s transloading options.

Union Pacific subsidiary jumps into transloading with ‘port-to-door' service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p> Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing for Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse, delves into the importance of trucking permit harmonization and how regulations can be communicated.</p></div>

Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing for Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse, delves into the importance of trucking permit harmonization and how regulations can be communicated.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Trucking permit harmonization aims to standardize the process for oversize and overweight trucks across different states and jurisdictions. Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing for Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse, delves into the importance of the harmonization, how regulations can be communicated to law enforcement officers and the communication between rail and trucking groups to improve safety measures.</p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375681849112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Trucking permit harmonization aims to standardize the process for oversize and overweight trucks across different states and jurisdictions. Craig McGraw, vice president of sales and marketing for Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse, delves into the importance of the harmonization, how regulations can be communicated to law enforcement officers and the communication between rail and trucking groups to improve safety measures. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by Trans-American Trucking and Warehouse

Communicating effectively

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Janine Mansour, director of trade development at the Port of New Orleans, discusses how Port NOLA is connecting shippers with partners, the increased interest in FTZs and how the port is continuing to diversify.</p></div>

Janine Mansour, director of trade development at the Port of New Orleans, discusses how Port NOLA is connecting shippers with partners, the increased interest in FTZs and how the port is continuing to diversify.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>Tariff and trade policy volatility continues to impact the industry, with no signs of letting up. Janine Mansour, director of trade development at the Port of New Orleans, discusses how Port NOLA is connecting shippers with partners, the increased interest in FTZs and how the port is continuing to diversify.</p><p><i>Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by the Port of New Orleans</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375682433112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

Tariff and trade policy volatility continues to impact the industry, with no signs of letting up. Janine Mansour, director of trade development at the Port of New Orleans, discusses how Port NOLA is connecting shippers with partners, the increased interest in FTZs and how the port is continuing to diversify. Breakbulk25, New Orleans, Louisiana Sponsored by the Port of New Orleans

Navigating turbulent times

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Jason Gu, president, North America, at XinCang Tech/XCT, discusses how the company is improving its global supply chain network, XCT’s origins as a freight forwarding business and the digital integrations it offers. </p></div>

Jason Gu, president, North America, at XinCang Tech/XCT, discusses how the company is improving its global supply chain network, XCT’s origins as a freight forwarding business and the digital integrations it offers.

<div class="phx-topic"><p>From COVID-19 to tariff volatility to geopolitical tensions, there has been no shortage of disruptive events over the last few years, and providers need to make consistent advancements to keep up. Jason Gu, president, North America, at XinCang Tech/XCT, discusses how the company is improving its global supply chain network, XCT’s origins as a freight forwarding business and the digital integrations it offers. </p><p><i>TPM25, Long Beach, California</i></p><p><b>Sponsored by XinCang Tech/XCT</b></p><div class="wrapper-narrow"><dynamic-object type="brightcove" resource-id="6375680812112"></dynamic-object></div></div>

From COVID-19 to tariff volatility to geopolitical tensions, there has been no shortage of disruptive events over the last few years, and providers need to make consistent advancements to keep up. Jason Gu, president, North America, at XinCang Tech/XCT, discusses how the company is improving its global supply chain network, XCT’s origins as a freight forwarding business and the digital integrations it offers. TPM25, Long Beach, California Sponsored by XinCang Tech/XCT

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<div class="phx-topic"><p>Drewry's Martin Dixon discussed this year's research into use of smart devices within the maritime container equipment fleet. Dixon summarizes findings on uptake percentages compared by mode and commodity and predictions for growth by 2023.</p><p><i>2019 JOC Container Trade Europe Conference, Hamburg, Germany</i></p><p></p><div class="wrapper-full"><dynamic-object type="youtube" resource-id="v-6LvCQsXF4?rel=0"></dynamic-object></div></div>

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